UK Space Jobs

ClearSpace · London

Develops core robotic technologies for in-orbit servicing missions, including capture, docking, inspection, refuelling, repair and assembly. Supports simulation and testing facilities, defines modular and scalable robotics products, and delivers solutions to key programmes. Involves embedded software, motor control and programming in Matlab/Simulink, Python or C/C++, plus customer and subcontractor liaison.

ClearSpace · London

Coordinate and execute Assembly, Integration, and Validation activities for current and upcoming space missions, authoring AIV plans, estimating resources, and overseeing daily test operations. Design and maintain test environments including hardware models, harnesses, and IT infrastructure, while driving process improvement and providing technical leadership to the AIV team.

Airbus Defence and Space · Stevenage

A 12-month undergraduate placement within the PMO team, supporting project governance, integrated planning, risk and opportunity management, reviews and reporting across the project lifecycle. Based in the Earth Observation, Science and Exploration area, you would work on space missions, attend customer meetings and prepare management review material on a monthly reporting cycle.

Airbus Defence and Space · Stevenage

Entry-level role in the Functional Verification Team, executing the full testing cycle on simulated and hybrid hardware benches. You'll validate spacecraft functional chains such as GNC and DHS, write automated test procedures, analyse data and investigate anomalies, supporting missions like ExoMars and Solar Orbiter.

ClearSpace · London

Defines and evolves the flight software architecture and technical roadmap, supporting projects with architecture baselines, design decisions and standards. Acts as Software Subsystem Lead on selected missions, owning software design, system specification and delivery of scope, cost, schedule and quality, while mentoring the FSW team and coordinating external suppliers.

Airbus Defence and Space · Stevenage

Joins a small, start-up-style team within a large defence and space organisation, shaping early-phase satellite missions from concept through initial design. Defines mission architectures, runs feasibility studies and trade-offs, and supports bids and customer engagement with universities, agencies and small companies. Combines systems engineering with modelling and simulation across varied, short-term projects.

Airbus Defence and Space · Portsmouth

Lead microwave instrument technical proposals and studies, focusing on Synthetic Aperture Radar for Earth observation and planetary missions. Analyse, design and develop instrument systems, monitor study progress, resolve technical issues and manage work packages across the full lifecycle. Works with universities, small companies and agencies such as ESA in a small team within the Microwave Department.

Airbus Defence and Space · Portsmouth

Bridge the gap between customers and hardware, software, signal processing and applications engineers, defining requirements and maintaining system architecture for SDR-based platforms. Integrate and validate RF front-ends, FPGAs and real-time software stacks, run performance and trade studies, and lead system-level troubleshooting within a start-up-feel R&D group.

Airbus Defence and Space · Stevenage

Design, provision and maintain Linux systems and engineering hardware underpinning a defence and space development environment, with a focus on Red Hat Enterprise Linux. The role provides technical leadership across projects, using Ansible and scripting (Python, BASH, PERL or PowerShell) to automate and improve infrastructure, while working with security teams on compliance.

Airbus Defence and Space · Stevenage

A three-year Level 2 craft apprenticeship in a satellite manufacturing environment, developing mechanical skills on large, complex spacecraft panels. You'll work in small teams on panel assembly, mirror bonding and surface treatments, using adhesives, hand measuring tools and laser technology to tight tolerances, with rotations across production areas and an outward-bound team building week.

Airbus Defence and Space · Stevenage

A three-year Level 2 Engineering Operative apprenticeship in a satellite manufacturing environment, rotating through production areas such as composite panel production, pipe bending, precision cleaning, surface treatments and CNC machining. Apprentices work in small teams or one-to-one with expert mentors, following cleanroom, 5S and health and safety processes while studying at North Herts College.